Description

This Paleo Grilled Chicken Cobb Salad is a fresh, flavorful, and nutritious meal featuring tender grilled chicken breasts served atop a bed of mixed greens, hard-boiled eggs, avocado, cherry tomatoes, and red onion. Tossed with a tangy homemade dressing and optionally topped with dairy-free blue cheese, this salad is perfect for a healthy lunch or dinner that aligns with paleo dietary principles.

Ingredients

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For the Salad

4 medium boneless, skinless chicken breasts
8 cups mixed greens (romaine, arugula, baby spinach)
4 hard-boiled eggs, peeled and quartered
1 large avocado, sliced
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
½ cup red onion, thinly sliced
¼ cup dairy-free blue cheese, crumbled (optional)
Salt and pepper to taste
Olive oil for grilling

For the Dressing

¼ cup olive oil
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
2 tablespoons honey (or maple syrup for strict paleo)
2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
Salt and pepper to taste

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Instructions

Preheat the Grill: Heat your grill to medium-high heat and lightly oil the grill grate to prevent the chicken from sticking during cooking.
Prepare the Chicken: Season the chicken breasts evenly with salt and pepper. Place them on the preheated grill and cook for 6 to 7 minutes on each side, or until fully cooked through and juices run clear. Remove the chicken and let it rest for a few minutes before slicing to retain juiciness.
Assemble the Salad: In a large bowl, combine the mixed greens, quartered hard-boiled eggs, sliced avocado, halved cherry tomatoes, and thinly sliced red onion.
Make the Dressing: Whisk together the olive oil, Dijon mustard, honey (or maple syrup), apple cider vinegar, salt, and pepper until the dressing is smooth and emulsified.
Combine and Serve: Add the sliced grilled chicken to the salad mixture. Drizzle the dressing over the top and toss gently to coat all ingredients evenly. Optionally, sprinkle with dairy-free blue cheese for added flavor before serving.

Notes

For strict paleo adherence, substitute honey with pure maple syrup in the dressing.
Make sure to let the grilled chicken rest after cooking to keep it juicy.
Using dairy-free blue cheese keeps this salad compliant with paleo dietary guidelines.
Feel free to adjust seasoning with salt and pepper according to your taste.
This recipe serves 4 and is great for meal prep as leftovers keep well refrigerated.